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St. Nikolai Cathedral

Domstrasse 54, 17489 Greifswald, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany
+49(0)3834 897966
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Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Greifswald
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

As of March 2013, it cost 3 Euro to go up to the observation terrace, and it is absolutely worth it! It is quite a climb, often in somewhat tight spaces, but it is brilliant to see the various enormous bells and then ultimately continue on up to the observation terrace. The terrace provides the absolute best view of Greifswald... More

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Greifswald, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Magnificent cathedral around the corner from Caspar David Friedrich's birthplace. Fabulous concerts and bars next door where, if you're lucky, you'll hear organists practicing at night. Niftily eerie!

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Boulder, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

This cathedral steeple towers over the town of Griefswald. It's a prominent landmark in may of the photos I took throughout the rest of the town. The inside was large and cavernous, very gothic. Much of the color and paint has worn off the walls and ceilings, or it's been painted, so it's very white which helps a bit with... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is a brick cathedral from the 14th century. Very impressive. Must see. Very nice and interested view from the tower. The cathedral had a couple of misfortunes like storm in the past. But still in very good condition

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Basel, Switzerland
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

An exponent of the brick gothic style. It's very impressive because it is HUGE. I only saw it from the outside but am sure it is interesting to see from the inside.

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Greifswald
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120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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